Barcelona Transfer News and Rumours Tracker: Week of August 5

Chris McGrath/Getty ImagesCesc Fabregas has finally put paid to rumours of his transfer to Manchester United

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So, one Barcelona transfer story is finally put to bed by the player himself, and another saga prepares to take centre stage.

David Luiz's dream move to Barca looks set to be vetoed by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and with only one week left until the start of the La Liga season, will "Tata" Martino have to make do with Adriano or Javier Mascherano as an emergency centre back?

What will this mean for Barca's hopes of keeping pace with what looks like an already well-oiled Real Madrid machine.

Let's take a look at the news and rumours from the last couple of days and remember to keep checking this page for updates.

Cesc Fabregas

At last, Cesc Fabregas has finally put to bed any notion of a move away from the Camp Nou.

Manchester United manager David Moyes will be hugely disappointed to have lost out on his second Barca target of the summer but Fabregas has left him no further room for manoeuvre.

David Saura reports the player's comments at his press conference via fcbarcelona.com

I’ve wanted this since I was a little kid. I left a club that had done a lot for me and my opinion never changed.

My dream of being a success at Barça was huge and nobody can change that. I never doubted for a moment. I have always stayed calm about this.

Fabregas went on:

There were never any doubts, either from club or myself. I have always felt wanted. I have messages from the president, from Bartomeu, from Tito... I have spoken face-to-face with Tata. There’s no problem in that regard.

There was never anything in my head other than the idea of staying here … I didn’t lie to anyone.

I didn’t hide anything. My conscience is clear. I am very happy at FC Barcelona.

David Luiz

Jamie McDonald/Getty ImagesIs Jose Mourinho about to deny David Luiz his dream move to Barcelona?

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho seems to have put paid to Barcelona's chances of securing their top defensive target David Luiz.

After missing out on Thiago Silva and then Marquinhos, Barca would've hoped to tie up a deal for a player who has already expressed a wish to join the club by indicating he would take a cut in salary (per Mundo Deportivo h/t Gary Jones of the Daily Star).

Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail reports that Mourinho is having none of it, having already turned down one official offer for the player from Barcelona.

The bid? It's lost time for them.

My advice to them is to go to the second player on their list because they are wasting their time.

Daniel Agger

The second player on the list that Mourinho alludes to is Liverpool's Daniel Agger.

Paul Joyce of the Daily Express has reported that the Reds have already turned down a £15 million bid for Agger from Barcelona but they are expecting another offer to be forthcoming.

The report claims Agger is interested in the move but has told Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers that he is perfectly happy at Anfield and will remain at the club for as long as he is wanted and required.

However, a bid in the region of £25 million may force Rodgers to reconsider his club's position on a player that only has a year left on his current contract.

Nahuel Guzman

A new name in the transfer frame this summer comes in the shape of Newell's Old Boys goalkeeper Nahuel Ignacio Guzman.

Mundo Deportivo (h/t yahoo.com) are reporting that new Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino is a confirmed admirer of the 27-year-old stopper and has made noises to the Barca hierarchy that he sees the player as the long term replacement for Victor Valdes.

At 6'3", Guzman is a commanding presence between the sticks and is likely to represent good business should "Tata" be given the green light to raid his old club.

David Luiz

Scott Heavey/Getty ImagesChelsea are bracing themselves for a bid from Barcelona for centre back David Luiz

The transfer of David Luiz from Chelsea to Barcelona seems to be moving closer, if Jason Burt's report in the Telegraph is to be believed.

The report alleges that Barcelona representatives have been in London to give Chelsea the clearest signal yet that they intend to open negotiations for Luiz.

It is believed a formal offer of £34.5 million will follow shortly, however with Bayern Munich having been quoted €60 million (£52 million) to purchase Luiz, you can expect Barca's opening gambit to be ignored.

With Luiz reporting to be willing to take a pay cut to force through the move, the Blues would be unlikely to fetch their asking price so a figure somewhere between the two is likely to see the player trade Stamford Bridge for Camp Nou.

Daniel Agger

According to Mundo Deportivo (h/t Daily Star), Liverpool's Daniel Agger is the fall-back defensive option should Barcelona fail to sign David Luiz.

Whilst Luiz is certainly preferred, Agger remains well thought of at Camp Nou and Gerardo Martino would take Agger to partner Gerard Pique if necessary.

The Dane might represent a more attractive proposition for the Barca money-men as his transfer fee is unlikely to be anywhere near that of Luiz.

Whether the player himself would be seduced by the Blaugrana is open to conjecture however Liverpool, despite any protestations to the contrary, may look to offload a player with only just over a year left on his current two-year deal.

Manchester United are interested in the player, but it's also true that they understand our position of not wanting to sell.

They have renounced his signing. We aren't going to sell him.

He has a contract with us. We count on Cesc. I said that on the day of the presentation of Tito (Vilanova) and also with Tata (new coach Gerardo Martino).

He's an extraordinary player who creates and finishes chances. We are delighted with him. He's the number four of Barca.

The nature of the statement should be enough to put to bed any further rumours, unless United do indeed place a record-breaking bid for Fabregas, as has been previously reported by Andy Mitten of the Manchester Evening News.

David Luiz

Scott Heavey/Getty ImagesDavid Luiz wants to join Barcelona

Barcelona have been offered some hope in their pursuit of Chelsea's David Luiz.

The player has been linked with Barca for a number of weeks but nowMundo Deportivo (h/t Football Espana) are reporting that Luiz is willing to take a considerable pay cut in order to push through a move to the Catalans.

After missing out on compatriot Thiago Silva, it remains to be seen if the Blaugrana can secure Luiz as their main central defensive signing of the window.

Vincent Kompany

Chris McGrath/Getty ImagesVincent Kompany is a Plan B option if Barcelona fail to secure David Luiz

Manchester City may have to brace themselves for a bid from Barcelona if the Catalans don't manage to convince Chelsea to part with David Luiz.

Mundo Deportivo (h/t ESPN) report that Kompany has become the fall-back option.

It's unlikely that City are planning on life without their club captain and you can be fairly certain that were Kompany to be sold, he is unlikely to be cheap given that he is one of the club's most consistent performers.